Head Chef

I am recruiting for a head chef for 50 bedroom hotel situated 16 miles east of Inverness.

The hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and I am looking for an innovative chef who can help take the business forward to become a destination hotel and restaurant.

This is a good opportunity for a chef to make a name for themselves as they aim to get a second rosette with a very strong emphasis on using local produce.

Ideally you will have a strong hotel background and some rosette experience.

There is a well equipped large kitchen with Josper grill so some previous experience with a Josper would be desired.

As head chef you will be in charge of the day-to-day running of the kitchen including menu planning and development, rotas, stock control, ordering and liaising with suppliers and health and safety and hygiene. Looking for someone who can build and retain a good team of chefs.

There are good company benefits as the hotel is part of a larger group including free use of the leisure facilities and discounts on other hotels within the group.

This position is available from the end of October.

Please apply to Jessica Huntley, Permanent Recruitment Manageress, with your updated CV and reference details quoting 9947

Possibly depending on experience

This key position in our company requires the post holder to ensure the smooth running of Hendersons main kitchen, event / outside catering functions (on occasion) and supervise all aspects of food service within satellite departments. The post holder will be required to work within the main kitchen and to manage the team to ensure the above is achieved. The successful candidate should have excellent organisational skills, experience in training staff, food preparation, menu design, enhancing customer’s experience, motivating all staff in the team to achieve this. Working also to agreed food cost and wage percentage margins, managing rotas, staff hours, wastage, costings and GP.
Departments under control: Main kitchen, Shop food, Holyrood kitchen, Vegan kitchen.
Our company’s values are:
*Organic
*Vegetarian and Vegan
*Fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices
*Eat better, live better
EDUCATION/ VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Essential
Food Hygiene certificate Level 2 (REHIS equivalent) – ( training can be given)
Desirable
Management Training, COSHH training, Health and Safety Training, Personal License
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential
Previous management or supervisory experience in a catering or food retail environment demonstrating the ability to manage and motivate staff, deliver an excellent standard of service and problem solve.
Desirable
Experience of working for a wholefood/ vegetarian business.
Experience in a previous head chef position.
An interest in health and diet.
An interest in vegetarian food.
An interest in environmental issues and a green outlook.
MOST DEMANDING ASPECTS OF THE JOB
To motivate a team of people to achieve laid down standards whilst keeping to budget.
To organise, prioritise and plan staff training, recruitment, appraisals etc. alongside the customer needs in the business.
Maintain and improve food standards constantly and stay relevant to fast changing hospitality environment.

Please email CV to hazel@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk

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I am recruiting for a a traditional classic Inn situated 15 minutes from Stirling in Kippen.

You will be working closely with the owner/landlords and be responsible for the smooth running of the Kitchen and team. Although we do serve some classic pub dishes we pride ourselves on a varied weekly specials menu including fresh fish dishes and unusual cuts.

We have our own Ales and a wide selection of premium drinks, as well as a well chosen but short wine list.

This position would suit a sous chef looking to move up and take on their first head chef position.

Country pub of the year finalist 2019 and number 5 in top 15 gastro pubs in Scotland.

Good opportunity for a chef to make a name for themselves.

This position is available now for the right candidate.

Please apply to Jessica at Chefs In Scotland with your latest CV quoting 9940

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The Black Bull Hotel in Lauder are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated head chef or sous chef with the right qualities and experience to run the kitchen. (The candidate would be working under the current head chef, who is taking a managerial role in the business)

The candidate must have previously worked at a high level, in a fast paced environment, must be organised and have a good hygiene ethos.
Situated less than 30 miles from Edinburgh.

You will have full autonomy of the kitchen and you will have excellent management skills as well as a high standard of cooking.

Duties will include helping with - ordering, stock control, menu planning and health & hygiene.

There is already an excellent reputation for food and service you will be required to maintain this.

Please apply to Darren Miranda with an up to date Cv and reference details.

Possibly depending on experience.